Fender M-80 Chorus Owner Manual - Page 2

M-80 Chorus Owner's Manual o•saimmoiiiimmm The Fender M-80 CHORUS amplifier is a straight ahead combination of radical new distortion sounds and time tested Classic Fender Sounds packaged together in a Solid-State configuration which is both easy to use and inherently reliable. The M-80 CHORUS NORMAL Channel features the standard complement of VOLUME, TREBLE, MID and BASS and the DRIVE Channel features GAIN, VOLUME, and separate EQ consisting of CONTOUR and PRESENCE controls. The Fender CONTOUR control will continuously vary your sound from smooth and bluesy to a honky bite or all the way to ten for the crunchiest metal sounds around. You get searing smooth highs backed by deep punch. The PRESENCE control gives you continuous adjustment of the highs to allow the M80 CHORUS to cut through in any playing situation without being overbearing. The extreme sensitivity of the drive channel defies comparison. With its unending sustain capability you may find that playing on ten is just too much, but it's still there if you want it. Also included is REVERB and a true STEREO CHORUS circuit utilizing two 65-watt power amplifiers giving this amp that lush stereo chorus sound. The Fender M-80 CHORUS is truly one of the most "Expressive" amplifiers ever made. In addition to convenience features like All Front Panel Mounted Controls and Jacks, the M-80 CHORUS features a detachable footswitch for selecting the Drive Channel and for activating the stereo chorus circuitry. These functions are multiplexed over a standard 1/4 inch phone plug for ease of connection or extension of the footswitch to remote pedal boards. The versatility of the M-80 CHORUS is greatly expanded by the individual mono and true stereo EFFECTS LOOPS. These patch points allow for a wide variety of external effects connection schemes and amplifier slaving configurations. They also provide for direct connection to recording and sound reinforcement mixers. The HEAD- PHONE jack automatically mutes the speaker in addition to driving standard Stereo or Mono headphones and can also be used as a line out. Last, but definitely not least, the Fender M-80 CHORUS packs a new stereo power amp section that is based on a radically underdamped design that interacts with the speakers in much the same way as a tube amplifier does, producing sparkle and punch with an increase in apparent loudness and power that defies comparison to other similarly rated units. Also included is a sophisticated, transparent protection scheme designed to completely prevent power amplifier failure. These amps are LOUD, and the Fender Special design 12 inch speakers can reliably put it out, night after night. The selection of a Fender amplifier will reward you with years of quality music in a wide range of controlled sounds. This manual is designed to familiarize you with the equipment and to acquaint you with its many fine features. Read it carefully so that you will benefit from all the features as soon as you start using the amplifier. The built-in quality of a Fender amplifier is the result of over three and a half decades of dedication in the combined skills of research and development by our engineers and musicians. That is why we proudly say, ...FENDER, The Sound That Creates Legends. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE AMPLIFIER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONEL ONLY.